LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2272873 • 603 US HIGHWAY 19N, WESTON, WV, 26452
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-776233 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN6CA00155-201 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2020 | May 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN6CA00155-191 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31M71034 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2017 | Jan 9, 2019 |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00039633 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 9, 2017 |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00039633 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2015 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ZLP14P0940312N4 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2012 | Jan 9, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | EN6CA00155-201 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | EN6CA00155-191 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | 31M71034 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 9, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00039633 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00039633 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2017 | Jan 9, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | ZLP14P0940312N4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 9, 2015 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC776233 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 23, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1E-PNCNB | Brakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.602B3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.301A1-HMMS | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.401B-HML | HM (Labeling) - Displaying a marking that could be confused with a HM label. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24C-HMGP | HM (General Packaging) - Using an unauthorized non-bulk packaging for the transportation of HM | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WV RT 218 | ...600057 | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 3, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OAK HILL | US RT 019 | ...600057 | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 6, 2023 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSBURG | US RT 019, W. PIKE ST, RT 50 | ...239450 | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| May 2, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | NATIONAL FREEWAY | ...274961 | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | WV RT 002 | ...224201 | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 24, 2016 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2016 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2013 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2013 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2013 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records